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I've taped the webcam on my work laptop. If my employer wants me to use a webcam as part of my job, I'll ask them to buy me one with a physical shutter. Thankfu
by Hamuko 3y ago
I've taped the webcam on my work laptop. If my employer wants me to use a webcam as part of my job, I'll ask them to buy me one with a physical shutter. Thankfully no one gives half a shit about webcams at our workplace.
- sarchertech 3y agoI bought a little physical shutter that sticks onto mine.
- Hamuko 3y agoI think I've seen people report their MacBook displays getting shattered because of those shutters so I've opted for tape instead.
- dylan604 3y agoWhere do you place the tape to cover the mic? No? Why are you only partially paranoid?
- Hamuko 3y agoA couple of reasons. First of all, I kinda need the microphone for work whereas I don't need a webcam. I also live alone, so it's not like I am having that many private conversations at home. However, I do for example spend time naked at home, and I'd prefer that to not be visible to any cameras. There is thankfully a physical cutoff switch for the microphone whenever the laptop lid is closed in case I need to have a private conversation and ensure that there's no employee-provided microphones nearby.